PR & Communications Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a senior level within a leading London legal practice and one of the UK’s few truly full-service legal providers. Recognised by clients and peers alike for its exceptional dedication to fostering lasting relationships, technical expertise and the personable approach of its lawyers, Charles Russell LLP has established an enviable reputation in its various markets including UK and international businesses to governments, not-for-profit bodies as well as individuals. The Practice offers an integrated service across eight offices in London, Cheltenham, Guildford, Cambridge, Oxford , Bahrain and Geneva.

Charles Russell is looking for an experienced PR & Communications Manager to join its marketing team in London. Reporting to the Director of Marketing this role works closely with all Service and Sector Group Heads, partners around the Practice and members of the Practice’s management team. The focus of the role is to provide specialist support in media relations, press coverage, submissions for awards and conferences and internal communication around crises management issues. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with key contacts in the legal trade and regional press and publications.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys the challenges of working at the most senior and strategic level whilst at the same time actively pursuing a targeted programme focused on promoting the reputation and name of the Practice and its lawyers. The individual will have extensive liaison with internal and external contacts and should have a results-focused approach together with experience of PR within a professional service or relevant agency environment.